Prague for kids: what to see and how to entertain your child

For convenience, I have indicated all prices in euros, but the national currency is the Czech crown. Approximate exchange rate: €1=Kč24.9 (February 2024).

Zoo

Ranked fourth in the top five zoos in the world - in my opinion, deservedly so. The territory is divided into thematic zones (northern forest, plains, Africa, Australia, lemur island, etc.), from large animals there are elephants, hippos, giraffes, deer, lions, tigers, polar bears, seals. Only dangerous predators are behind the glass, the rest are either behind a low fence or, like lemurs and monkeys, jumping from branch to branch above the heads of visitors.

The zoo is very large - I recommend going with a child, allocate at least half a day for a visit here. In summer, come as early as possible to catch the animals awake and active. The territory has everything you need for a long stay with children: cafes, toilets, mother and child rooms with changing tables, fountains with drinking water, playgrounds.

Opening hours: from 9:00 to 16:00-21:00 (depending on the season).

Cost: adults - €12, children (3-15 years old) - €8.

Lego Museum with Toy Library

The largest permanent exposition of Lego figures in the Czech Republic, worth a visit with children, including a model of the Old Town Hall and a Škoda 860 Cabriolet. There are free play areas with construction sets for children of different ages and regular family entertainment events.

Opening hours: 9:00-21:00.

Cost to see the exhibition: adults - €12, children - €6.

Bobsleigh track

Children over 8 years old are allowed to go down the 800 meters long track on their own, kids can ride accompanied by adults. There is a playground and a rope park on site for children.

Opening hours: the track is open daily from 10:00 to 22:00, the rope park is open from April to September on weekends and holidays from 10:00 to 20:00.

Cost: €3.4 for one descent.

"Railroad Kingdom"

A miniature replica of Prague and the largest interactive model railroad in the Czech Republic. Hundreds of meters of tracks, dozens of model trains and cars that stop at traffic lights and let each other pass at intersections. There are even alternating day and night!

Opening hours: 9:00-19:00.

Cost: adults - €16, children under 100 centimeters - €4.5.

National Technical Museum

Includes expositions devoted to architecture and construction, the art of photography, the history of printing, astronomy, military science, industrial achievements of the Czech Republic. For families with children, of special interest is the collection of vehicles: retro cars, the first airplanes, ancient bicycles, motorcycles and steam locomotives, which will not leave indifferent any child from 0 to 100 years old.

Opening hours: Monday - weekend, Tuesday-Friday - from 9:00 to 17:30, on weekends and public holidays - from 10:00 to 18:00.

Cost: adults - €11.2, children (6-15 years old) - €2.4.

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Gutovka Sports Complex

In addition to the largest outdoor climbing wall in Central Europe, there are volleyball courts, a soccer field, a skatepark, water rides, a rope park, and playgrounds for kids.

Work schedule: 08:00-22:00.

Cost: admission is free, sports activities are paid for.

Retro train ride

The train runs between the Central Railway Station and Praha-Zličín station. During the ride, which lasts about half an hour, young passengers are treated to lemonade and their parents to beer, and you can buy souvenirs.

Opening hours: weekends and public holidays, except 24.12-01.01.

Cost: adults - €4, children (6-15 years old) - €2.

Čestlice Water Park

If you are interested in a vacation in Prague with kids, then include this place in your list of places to visit - both kids and adults will love it! The largest water park in Central Europe, including three themed zones with water attractions of varying degrees of extremity, as well as saunas, spa center, fitness center, hotel, several restaurants and bars.

Opening hours: year-round, Sunday-Thursday - from 10:00 to 22:00, Friday and Saturday - from 10:00 to 23:00.

All-day ticket price: adults - €44, children 100-150 centimeters tall - €32.

Restaurant Výtopna

It's more for adults, but kids love the steam trains that run around the hall and deliver drinks to the tables.

The schedule is Sunday-Thursday from 11:00 to 24:00, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 to 01:00.

Some tips for parents

• There are a lot of playgrounds: in newer neighborhoods they are in yards, in the center - mostly in parks. Many playgrounds are closed at night, they usually work from 9:00;
• toilets are available in subway crossings, parks, playgrounds, and large shopping centers. They are usually chargeable - €0.5 on average;
• children under 6 years old ride free on public transport and trains, from 6 to 15 years old - for half price, then at adult fare. If you have two children under the age of 6 with you, only one of them will be given a separate seat on the train, the other will ride in your arms;

• If your child is of age and is entitled to free train travel or admission to a museum, inform the cashier. You will be given a 0 kronor ticket, which you must present at the control together with the other tickets;
• one adult accompanying a child under the age of three is free of charge on public transportation in Prague. You must bring your child's passport with you to prove his/her age in case of an encounter with the controllers;
• you do not have to pay extra for the carriage of a stroller in transportation;
• if there is an elevator at the metro station, it is usually forbidden to carry a stroller on the escalator (you will see a sticker on it). It's the same story in shopping centers;
• in streetcars, buses and subways the doors where you should enter with strollers are marked with stickers (on subway cars these are stickers with a bicycle - if it is crossed out, then you are not here, look for another door);
• the choice of children's goods in supermarkets is sufficient, however, of the famous diapers there are only Pampers;
• the "children's menu" in restaurants usually includes french fries, chicken chops, vegetable salad and a light version of goulash without spices. If your child won't eat any of these, it's best to bring a familiar snack with you.

And most importantly, set yourself up for a great trip! The Czechs are very loyal to children - even if your child gets separated, the probability that someone will look askew and make remarks tends to zero. Transportation is convenient for those who move around the city with a stroller (most subway stations are equipped with elevators, streetcars are mostly low-slung), people are responsive and ready to help. Baby high chairs and toys are available in many restaurants, changing tables in bar restrooms are not uncommon either. It's a very kid-friendly city!